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SEU is Now on Common App!

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Apply to SEU on Common App now. We get it. Applying to college on top of everything else you’ve got to do during your senior year is a lot to juggle. So, being able to enter your information into one system and send out multiple applications is a quick and efficient way to get those […]

Follow Your Dreams Through Education – Dr. Aimee Franklin

Aimee Franklin, SEU’s Dean of the College of Natural & Health Sciences, was recently selected as one of the winners of the 2023 Polk Emerging Leaders Award at the 12th annual award ceremony. More than 200 people from all around Polk County attended the event, along with 19 award nominees. We sat down with Dr. […]

Inspiring Entrepreneurs — Jesse’s SEU Story

Jesse Plunkett and his wife Karli.

Finding Your Calling In College Jesse and Karli Plunkett, owners of Nectar Aesthetics Medical Spa, were once college students with an entrepreneurial vision. Nectar Aesthetics is a med spa with locations in Sanford and Orlando, Florida. Jesse and Karli started Nectar Aesthetics to provide people with a quality spa experience with various treatments.  “We were […]

A Top Secret Calling

Heidi Hester smiling in front of the American flag.

Every year, an average of 12,000 students from across the country apply for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Honors Internship Program. SEU student Heidi Hester ’23 was one of just a few hundred that secured a spot. The Honors Internship Program is a 10-week, paid summer internship for undergraduate and graduate students. The program […]

Making Connections for God’s Kingdom

Jim Wellborn and his wife Linda Wellborn.

Jim Wellborn ’73 has more than 6,600 contacts on his phone. Having served five decades in ministry, Wellborn is known for being a connector. Whether he’s in Springfield, Missouri, traveling overseas, or attending a missions convention, he’s bound to run into someone he knows. Wellborn’s years in ministry span from leading thousands of youth on […]

9 Ways to Create a Positive Roommate Experience 

Two girls sitting in Buena Vida East talking in their room.

There are a lot of new experiences you encounter as you make the transition into college life. One of the biggest changes you will face is learning how to live with a roommate. Learning to live with someone can be scary, especially if you may not even know them beforehand. Whether your roommate is completely […]

SEU’s Music Education Program

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Music Education Needs You! The School of Music at SEU encourages passionate musicians to tune their divine sound in Christ. The School of Music caters to students interested in careers as teachers and as performers. Our Music Education program equips students with the tools and experience to share their love for music through either of […]

Behind the Scenes — Senior Capstone Film Production

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All chatter and laughter cease as the lights begin to dim. The audience holds its breath in anticipation. Suddenly, the sound of a projector whirring to life appears out of nowhere. The first scene of the film, so carefully crafted, unfolds before the captivated viewers’ eyes. All too quickly, the last image on the screen […]

Top 5 Ways to Deal With End-of-the-Semester Stress

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The end-of-semester stress is real. Studying and cramming for finals, solidifying summer plans, and for a large portion of students, gathering the tools and preparing for post-graduation. There are lots of unanswered questions and details needed to get in line. But, when finals roll around, there are plenty of ways to finish the semester strong. […]

Empowering Communities: Dr. Leon Battle’s Human Services Journey 

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SEU’s MA in Human Services program, which has recently been named one of Forbes’ top online degrees, has been a driving force behind the success of many of our alumni, including Dr. Leon Battle, who embodies the essence of community service and professional leadership. This is Dr. Battle’s story on his remarkable journey, and why […]